JP5383858B2 - GAME CONTROL DEVICE, GAME CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, GAME SYSTEM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for controlling execution of a game.

  In recent years, a so-called social game (Social) executed by a game application created based on an operating environment such as an API (Application Programming Interface) that operates on a web browser in a social networking service (SNS) by a specific service provider. Game) is popular. It can be said that the social game is a kind of online game that is played while communicating among an unspecified number of users. If a user can connect to the Internet and has a communication terminal equipped with a web browser, the user can enjoy a social game regardless of time and place.

  One of the features of the above-described social game is that it has a richer communication function for interacting with users than conventional online games. In social games, for example, in addition to cooperative play with other users (friends), information exchange by communicating with friends such as greetings and contacts with friends, gifts of items on the game with friends or items An exchange has been made. As an example of such a social game, a digital card game (Dragon Collection (registered trademark)) described in Non-Patent Document 1 below is known.

App STYLE Vol.5 (East Press, Inc.), pages 7-8

In a conventional social game, an irregular game event may be provided for the purpose of capturing the user's preferences.
For example, there may be a case where a quiz event is set in which a question about a quiz related to a comic or novel that is a game title is set and a response from the user is requested. Specifically, the quiz problem is transmitted to the user's communication terminal, and it is determined whether or not the answer transmitted from the user's communication terminal is the correct answer. A case where a predetermined privilege is given to a user who has cleared the above problem can be considered.

  When a user who does not know the correct answer of the quiz answers with intuition, the probability of correct answer is low, and it is impossible to proceed further in an event where a plurality of questions are presented. In particular, it becomes difficult for users who are not familiar with comics and novels that are the subject of quizzes to maintain their interest in this event. In order to obtain benefits within the event, it is possible to check the correct answer by sending a message to fellow users and telling the correct answer, or by referring to the corresponding thread on the bulletin board, but it is troublesome Necessary.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game control device, a game control method, a program, and a game system that allow a user to maintain interest in an event and activate a relationship with another user.

  A game control apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes event execution means, answer determination means, history reference means, and state management means. The event execution means displays the problem information on the communication terminal of the first user, and obtains response information from the communication terminal of the first user with respect to the problem information. The answer determination unit determines whether or not the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is correct. The history reference means refers to the reply information transmitted in the past by the second user related to the first user when the first user satisfies the predetermined condition. The state management means is the second user who has received the answer information that the answer determination means determines that the answer information received from the communication terminal of the first user is correct, or that the history reference means has transmitted answer information that is correct with respect to the problem information. Is detected, the state information of the first user is shifted to a predetermined state.

By comprising in this way, even if the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal of the first user with respect to the problem information is incorrect, the second user related to the first user as a friend is the same in the past If reply information that is correct with respect to the problem information is transmitted, the state information of the first user is in a predetermined state equivalent to when the problem information is correctly answered. Therefore, even if the user does not know the correct answer for one problem, the right to answer the next problem can be obtained, or a predetermined privilege equivalent to the correct answer can be obtained. You can continue your interest in.
In addition, when the first user and the second user are related as “comrades”, the help of the companions is important in proceeding with the quiz event. It can be expected to make an effort to increase the number of “companies”, and the communication between users can be activated.

  The game control apparatus may further include notification means for notifying the first user's communication terminal of the information of the second user who has transmitted the answer information that is the correct answer to the problem information earliest. In this case, the 1st user can know the 2nd user who led to the predetermined state equivalent to a correct answer, and can strengthen cooperation between users.

  In the above game control device, the association means that associates the intimacy between users and the second user who has transmitted the answer information that is correct to the problem information is the first intimacy with the first user. Notification means for notifying information of two users to the communication terminal of the first user can be further provided. Also in this case, the 1st user can know the 2nd user who led to the predetermined state equivalent to a correct answer, and can strengthen cooperation between users. In addition, the first user and the second user with high intimacy can further strengthen the degree of relationship.

The said game control apparatus can further be provided with the privilege provision means which provides a predetermined privilege with respect to the 2nd user who transmitted the answer information which is correct with respect to problem information.
In this case, since the second user can be expected to actively transmit the correct answer information for the purpose of obtaining a privilege, the user further increases the number of “buddies” and activates communication between the users. I can expect.

In the game control device, a request for relief requesting another user for an answer to the problem information is received from the communication terminal of the first user, and the request for rescue request is notified to the communication terminal of the second user associated with the first user. It is possible to further include a rescue request notification means.
In this case, based on the relief request request from the first user, a notification can be transmitted to the second user related to the first user to prompt an answer to the corresponding problem information.

In the above game control device, the event execution means lowers the difficulty level when the answer information for the problem information of the first user is not correct and the answer information transmitted by the second user in response to the rescue request is not correct. In this state, the problem information can be transmitted to the first user's communication terminal.
For example, in a quiz in which one of a plurality of options is selected and response information is transmitted, both the first user and the second user who has received the rescue request request from the first user have transmitted incorrect answer information. In this case, problem information can be transmitted again to the first user in a state where the number of options that are incorrect is reduced among the options. Therefore, even if the first user answers this problem information, even if the first user relies on intuition, the correct answer rate increases, and the interest in the event can be continued.

The game control apparatus may further include history display means for displaying a history of answer information input by the first user and the second user regarding the problem information on a communication terminal of the user associated with the first user.
The history information about whether or not the “friend” related to the first user correctly answered the second user who sent the rescue request information in the event to the corresponding problem information. You can know and continue your interest in the event.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game control method comprising: displaying problem information on a communication terminal of a first user; obtaining response information from the communication terminal of the first user for the problem information; and communication of the first user The step of determining whether or not the answer information acquired from the terminal is correct, and when the first user satisfies a predetermined condition, refer to the answer information transmitted in the past by the second user related to the first user And when the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is determined to be correct, or when the second user who has transmitted answer information that is correct with respect to the problem information is detected, Transitioning user state information to a predetermined state.

  A program according to a third aspect of the present invention is a function for causing a computer to display problem information on a communication terminal of a first user and acquiring response information from the communication terminal of the first user for the problem information, communication of the first user A function for determining whether or not the answer information acquired from the terminal is correct, and when the first user satisfies a predetermined condition, the answer information transmitted in the past by the second user related to the first user is stored. When the response information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is determined to be correct, or the second user who has transmitted the response information that is correct with respect to the problem information is detected. And a program for realizing a function of shifting the state information of the first user to a predetermined state.

  The computer may be, for example, a network server, a large computer, or the like. The program may be stored in a computer-readable information recording medium such as a DVD-ROM or a CD-ROM.

  A game system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is a game system for accessing a server from a communication terminal, and includes an event execution means, an answer determination means, a history reference means, and a state management means. Yes. The event execution means displays the problem information on the communication terminal of the first user, and acquires response information from the communication terminal of the first user with respect to the problem information. The answer determination unit determines whether or not the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is correct. The history reference means refers to the reply information transmitted in the past by the second user related to the first user when the first user satisfies the predetermined condition. The state management means is the second user who has received the answer information that the answer determination means determines that the answer information received from the communication terminal of the first user is correct, or that the history reference means has transmitted answer information that is correct with respect to the problem information. Is detected, the state information of the first user is shifted to a predetermined state.

  According to the game control device, the game control method, the program, and the game system of the present invention, the first user who does not know the correct answer to the problem information presented in the event is based on the answer information of the related second user. Thus, a predetermined state equivalent to a correct answer can be obtained, interest in the event can be continuously maintained, and communication between users can be activated.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the basic configuration of the game system. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the appearance of the communication terminal. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the communication terminal. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game server. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the database server. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of records stored in the user database 31. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of the game control apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the game control method according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a problem display screen. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a determination result display screen. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a determination result display screen. FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram of the game control apparatus according to the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of the game control apparatus according to the third embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the game control method according to the third embodiment. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a determination result display screen. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a notification display screen. FIG. 17 is a functional block diagram of the game control apparatus according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 18A is a flowchart of the game control method of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 18B is a flowchart of the game control method of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a problem display screen including a request request receiving unit. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a rescuer selection screen. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a rescue request notification screen. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a rescue result display screen. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a problem information display screen. FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration example of each function in each of the communication terminal 10, the game server 20, and the database server 30.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

(1) Configuration of Game System FIG. 1 shows a system configuration example of a game system according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, this game system includes, for example, communication terminals 10a, 10b, 10c,... That can be connected to a communication network NW such as the Internet, and a game server 20 connected to the communication network NW. The database server 30 is configured. Each of the communication terminals 10a, 10b, 10c,... Is a terminal operated by an individual user, and includes, for example, a mobile phone terminal, a smartphone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a personal computer, and a bidirectional communication function. And a communication terminal such as a television receiver (including a so-called multi-function smart TV). In the following description, when referring to the communication terminals 10a, 10b, 10c,.

  In this game system, the game server 20 is configured to be able to communicate with the communication terminal 10 that is a client, and provides a gaming service to the communication terminal 10. The game server 20 is mounted with an application operable on a web browser as a game application. The database server 30 stores various information to be described later in executing the game, and is connected to the game server 20 in a wired or wireless manner for reading and writing the information. Note that the game server 20 and the database server 30 may be connected via a communication network NW.

The communication terminal 10 includes a web browser capable of displaying a web page provided by the game server 20, and the user operates the communication terminal 10 on the web page to execute a game.
Although not shown in FIG. 1, an authentication server for authenticating the user of each communication terminal 10 may be provided separately from the game server 20. Further, when a plurality of game servers 20 are provided in order to accept access from many communication terminals 10, a load balancer for adjusting a load between the plurality of game servers 20 may be provided. The game server 20 may be configured as a single server device, but may be configured as a plurality of server devices having distributed functions.

(2) Configuration of Communication Terminal The communication terminal 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an appearance of an example of the communication terminal 10, and FIG. 2A illustrates a key input type communication terminal such as a foldable mobile terminal (mobile phone), for example. (B) illustrates a communication terminal of a touch panel input method such as a smartphone. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the communication terminal 10.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the communication terminal 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, an image processing unit 14, an instruction input unit 15, a display unit 16, And a wireless communication interface unit 17 as a signal receiving unit, and a bus 18 for transmitting control signals or data signals between the units is provided.

  The CPU 11 loads the web browser in the ROM 12 into the RAM 13 and executes it. Further, the CPU 11 determines a web page to be displayed on the display unit 16 based on input information input by the user using the instruction input unit 15, and the URL (URL of the web page to be displayed via the wireless communication interface unit 17 ( Uniform Resource Locator) and HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) document from the game server 20 and object data such as an image associated with the document (hereinafter collectively referred to as “HTML data” as appropriate) get. The communication terminal 10 may be mounted with various plug-ins for extending the browser function of the web browser.

In acquiring HTML data, the CPU 11 sends an access request message including a user ID (user identification information) registered in advance or a user ID input via the instruction input unit 15 via the wireless communication interface unit 17. The server 20 is notified.
The web browser displays the web page provided from the game server 20 on the display unit 16 based on the acquired HTML data via the image processing unit 14. When the user selects a hyperlink or menu on the web page by operating the instruction input unit 15, the web browser transmits new HTML data for displaying the web page according to the selection. (That is, update of the web page) is requested to the game server 20.

  The image processing unit 14 displays a web page on the display unit 16 based on display image data provided from the CPU 11 as an analysis result of HTML data. The display unit 16 is a display composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like, and displays an image of a web page on the display screen 16a based on display image data.

  When the communication terminal 10 is a key input type communication terminal (FIG. 2A), the instruction input unit 15 includes a first instruction input key group including a direction instruction key and a determination key for accepting a user operation input. 15a includes a second instruction input key group 15b including a numeric keypad, and includes an interface circuit for recognizing an operation input of each key and outputting it to the CPU 11. For example, the direction instruction key is provided to instruct the CPU 11 to scroll and display the web page displayed on the display unit 16. In addition, for example, when a plurality of hyperlinks or menus are displayed on a web page, the determination key indicates that the user selects one hyperlink or menu that is actively displayed (for example, highlighted). Is provided to instruct. When the communication terminal 10 is constituted by a small portable terminal, these keys are arranged on the front surface of the communication terminal 10 so that the user can easily operate (click) with the thumb while holding the communication terminal 10 with one hand. It is preferable to arrange | position. In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the second instruction input key group 15b is arranged below the first instruction input key group 15a, and “0” to “9”, “*”, and “#” are displayed. It has a number of key tops.

  When the communication terminal 10 is a touch panel input type communication terminal (FIG. 2B), the instruction input unit 15 mainly accepts touch panel type input by touching the display screen 16a with a fingertip or a pen. As the touch panel input method, a known method such as a capacitance method can be adopted. As shown in FIG. 2B, the key group 15a can be provided even when the communication terminal 10 is a touch panel input method.

  When the communication terminal 10 is a portable terminal, the menu selection operation on the web page displayed on the communication terminal 10 is selected by, for example, selecting the menu by pressing the direction instruction key and pressing the enter key. This can be done by confirming the menu. When the communication terminal 10 is a touch panel input method, the menu selection operation on the web page displayed on the communication terminal 10 may be performed by, for example, pointing the menu position on the display screen 16a on which the web page is displayed with a finger or This can be done by instructing with a touch pen.

(3) Hardware configuration of game server The configuration of the game server 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game server 20 manages, for example, a game website including a plurality of hierarchical web pages, and provides a game web service to the communication terminal 10. As shown in FIG. 4 , the game server 20 is provided with a CPU 21, a ROM 22, a RAM 23, a database (DB) access unit 24, and a wireless communication interface 26. A bus 26 is provided for transmitting control signals or data signals between the units. Note that the game server 20 can have the same configuration as a general-purpose web server in terms of hardware.

The ROM 22 stores an application program that provides a service for displaying an object such as an HTML document or an image (displaying a web page) to the web browser of the communication terminal 10 that is a client. The ROM 22 stores various data referred to by the CPU 21 in addition to the application program.
The CPU 21 loads the game program in the ROM 22 to the RAM 23 and executes it, and performs various processes via the wireless communication interface unit 25.

The CPU 21 transmits HTML data to the communication terminal 10 through the wireless communication interface unit 25. In addition, when the game server 20 performs the authentication process of the user of the communication terminal 10, the CPU 21 performs the authentication process.
When the user selects a hyperlink or menu on the web page displayed on the communication terminal 10, the corresponding instruction input signal is received via the wireless communication interface unit 25, and the CPU 21 converts the instruction input signal into the instruction input signal. Perform the corresponding process. The processing executed by the CPU 21 includes, for example, transmission of new HTML data, arithmetic processing in the game server 20, data processing, and the like.

  The database access unit 24 is an interface when the CPU 21 reads / writes data from / to the database server 30.

(4) Configuration of Database Server The database server 30 (storage device) can be a large-capacity hard disk drive, a storage device in the form of RAID (Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks), or other general-purpose storage devices. Each database in the database server 30 is configured to be able to read and write data from the CPU 21 via the database access unit 24 of the game server 20.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the configuration of the database server 30. As shown in FIG. 5, the database server 30 includes a user database 31 and a game database 32.
The type of game realized by the game server 20 of the present embodiment is not particularly limited. For example, a race game in which a plurality of users race toward a goal point, an enemy user or a computer is prepared. It is assumed that a battle game in which a battle with a character is performed and other types of games can be assumed, and irregular events are appropriately set.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of records stored in the user database 31.
Each record of the user database 31 includes a user ID (user identification information), an access log, a user name / display image, a skill level, physical fitness points, friendship points, possessed coins, fellow user IDs, possessed item data, and event history information. Etc., and corresponding user data is stored for each item. Information contained in the user database 31 can be updated sequentially by the game server 20.

  In the following description, the user ID included in the user database 31 or data for each user name (to be described later) specifying the user is generically referred to as user data. The data of each item constituting the user data is as follows.

Access log is data that records the login time and access time based on the target user ID. The login time is the time when login including user authentication processing is performed. The access time is the time when the game server 20 is accessed to receive the game web service based on the user ID after login.

User name / display image A user name and a display image that are displayed to identify the user on the communication terminal 10 when the game is executed. The user name is text of a predetermined length or less specified in advance by the user, and the display image is, for example, an avatar image selected in advance by the user. The user name is a name that identifies the user on the network environment (or game community) provided by the game server 20.

Skill level This data indicates the skill level of the user on the game. For example, a level value in a range from Lv1 (level 1) to Lv100 (level 100) can be used.

Physical strength point The physical strength point is a necessary point in the game realized by the game server 20. The physical strength point is a value that is set to a predetermined upper limit in the course of progressing the game, and decreases or increases (recovers) depending on a predetermined condition.

-Friendship point Shows the cooperation point with the user who is related as a friend. For example, a friendship point can be obtained by sending a support message one to several times a day. It can comprise so that a privilege can be acquired.

-Owned coin This is the possessed amount of virtual currency (coin) on the game that is required when the user corresponding to the user ID uses the pay function on the game. The possessed coins are consumed (reduced) when the user uses the pay function on the game, and the user pays actual money to the service provider or the like by a predetermined method, and increases according to the amount paid.

・ Friend user ID
It is another user ID related to the user ID of the target record. In the case where the closeness between users is set, the fellow user IDs can be classified and stored based on the closeness.

-Data of possessed items Data of items that can be used on the game owned by the user.

-Event history information The user's event history information in the event set irregularly is stored. For example, when setting an event that gives a predetermined privilege when the quiz question is given and it is determined whether or not the user's answer is correct and the number of correct answers or the correct answer rate is above a certain level. Suppose. In this case, the event history information includes at least answer history information (answer history; ○: correct answer, ×: incorrect answer) indicating whether or not the user answer information is correct with respect to the corresponding problem information, It includes status information on how far it has progressed.

(5) First Embodiment (5-1) Functional Block of Game Server FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of a game control device of the first embodiment. Here, the case where each functional block is comprised in the game server 20 is illustrated.
As shown in FIG. 7, the game server 20 includes an event execution unit 201, an answer determination unit 202, a history reference unit 203, and a state management unit 204.
As described above, when the user IDs for identifying the users are associated with each other as “mates”, the user corresponding to the target user ID is set as the first user, and the first user is set to “mate”. ”Will be referred to as a second user.

  The event execution means 201 transmits the problem information to the communication terminal 10 of the first user, displays it on the display unit 16, and receives the answer information input by the first user via the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10. It has a function to do. For example, the function of the event execution unit 201 can be realized as follows. The CPU 21 of the game server 20 refers to the event history information of the first user in the user database 31 and acquires state information indicating to which stage the first user has advanced during the event. The CPU 21 acquires problem information corresponding to the state information from the game database 32 based on the acquired state information of the first user. CPU21 produces | generates the HTML data for displaying the problem information acquired from the game database 32, transmits to the 1st user's communication terminal 10, and acquires the reply information transmitted from the communication terminal 10. FIG.

The answer determination unit 202 has a function of determining whether or not the answer information acquired from the user's communication terminal 10 is correct. The function of the answer determination unit 202 can be realized as follows. CPU21 via the wireless communications interface unit 25, obtains the answer information of the user transmitted from the communication terminal 10, against the correct answer information stored this answer information to the game database 32 matches It is determined whether or not.

  The history reference unit 203 has a function of referring to answer history information transmitted in the past by another user related to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined condition. The function of the history reference unit 203 can be realized as follows. When the CPU 21 determines that the answer information of the first user transmitted from the communication terminal 10 does not match the correct answer information, the CPU 21 determines that the event of the second user associated with the first user as a “mate” Refer to history information. The CPU 21 accesses the user database 31 and refers to the response history information among the event history information of the second user, and determines whether or not the response information for the question information is determined to match the correct answer.

When the answer determination unit 202 determines that the answer information received from the communication terminal 10 of the first user is correct, or the history reference unit 203 transmits answer information that is correct with respect to the problem information. when detecting a second user who has a function of Ru transits the status information of the first user in a predetermined state. The function of the state management means 204 is realizable as follows. When the CPU 21 determines that the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the first user matches the correct answer information, the CPU 21 stores the answer history information of the first user corresponding to the problem information as the correct answer. . The CPU 21 updates the corresponding record in the user database 31 so as to store “◯” as answer history information corresponding to the problem information shown in FIG. In addition, the CPU 21 determines that the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the first user does not match with the correct answer information, and among the second users related to the first user, When the second user whose answer history information of the problem information to be detected is “◯” is detected, the state information of the first user is assumed to be correct to the problem information. For example, when the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the first user for the fifth question (Lv. 3-5) of the event level 3 does not match the correct answer information, the CPU 21 “×” is stored in the answer history information of the user. Further, when the CPU 21 detects the second user who is “◯” for the same problem information, the CPU 21 corrects the status information of the first user to the fifth question (Lv. 3-5) of the level 3 in the same manner. The state is changed to a state where the next question information (for example, the first question of level 4 (Lv.4-1)) can be answered.

(5-2) Game Control Method FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the game control method of the first embodiment.
As described above, it is assumed that each function block of the game control device of the present embodiment is included in the game server 20 and the CPU 21 of the game server 20 realizes the function of each function block.

When receiving an instruction input for participating in the event from the communication terminal 10 of the first user, in step S801, the CPU 21 accesses the user database 31 and acquires state information among the event history information of the first user.
In step S <b> 802, the CPU 21 accesses the game database 32 based on the state information of the first user to acquire the corresponding level of problem information, and generates HTML data for displaying the corresponding problem information. It transmits to the communication terminal 10 of 1 user.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the problem display screen 901.
A problem display screen 901 displayed on the communication terminal 10 of the first user based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 includes a problem display unit 902 for displaying quiz problem information, and a response input unit 903 for receiving a response input. And.
In the problem display section 902 of the problem display screen 901, problem information corresponding to the state information of the first user is displayed based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21. The problem information can be a quiz problem related to comics or novels that are the subject of this game, or can be a problem related to general knowledge. Furthermore, it is possible to set the answer information entered by the largest number of users as correct information by asking questions about hobbies and preferences.

  The answer input unit 903 of the problem display screen 901 displays a plurality of options as answer information for the problem information based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21, and the first user inputs the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10. It can be configured so that any one of the options can be selected and operated. For example, a plurality of options can be displayed on the answer input unit 903, a movable cursor can be displayed on each option, and one of the options can be selected according to the operation of the instruction input unit 15. The configuration for selecting an option may be a configuration in which a check box or button corresponding to each option is displayed so that the option can be selected in accordance with the operation of the instruction input unit 15. It is not a thing.

Further, the answer input unit 903 of the problem display screen 901 can be configured by a text box that allows text information to be input. In this case, the first user can be configured to be able to input via the text input tool via the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 15.
When the first user operates the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10 and inputs answer information to the answer input unit 903, the answer information for the problem information is sent to the game server 20 via the wireless communication interface unit 17. Sent.

In step S803, the CPU 21 waits for reception of answer information from the communication terminal 10 of the first user. If the answer information is received, the process proceeds to step S804. If the reply information from the communication terminal 10 of the first user is not received for a predetermined time, it is possible to configure this process to end.
In step S804, the CPU 21 acquires correct information of the corresponding problem information, and determines whether or not the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the first user matches the correct information.

In step S805, if the CPU 21 determines that the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the first user matches the correct answer information, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S806, otherwise proceeds to step S808.
In step S806, the CPU 21 updates the event history information of the first user. In this case, since the first user has transmitted answer information that matches the correct answer information to the target problem information, the answer history information of the corresponding problem is set to “O”, and the status information is set to the next problem. It changes to the state that can answer. For example, if the answer information for Level 3 question 4 (Lv.3-4) matches the correct answer information, you can answer the next question Level 3 question 5 (Lv.3-5) The event history information of the first user in the user database 31 is updated as information (Lv. 3-5).
At this time, CPU21 produces | generates the HTML data for displaying the determination result with respect to a 1st user's reply information, and the information regarding the level of the next problem, and transmits to the communication terminal 10 of a 1st user.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a determination result display screen.
A determination result display screen 1001 displayed on the communication terminal 10 of the first user based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 instructs the determination result display unit 1002, the next problem information display unit 1003, and the continuation of the event. A continuation instruction button 1004 for ending the event and an end button 1005 for instructing the end of the event.

  If the answer information of the first user matches the correct answer information, a display to the effect that the determination result is correct is displayed on the determination result display unit 1002. Further, the problem information display unit 1003 displays that the status information in the event has changed so that the next problem information can be answered, and the next problem level, the problem number, and the like are displayed. Can be displayed. When the first user operates the continue instruction button 1004, an instruction input signal is transmitted to the game server 20 to continue this event and proceed to the next problem, and when the first user operates the end button 1005, An instruction input signal for ending the event is transmitted to the game server 20.

In step S807, when the CPU 21 receives an instruction input signal for continuing the event and proceeding to the next problem, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S801. If the CPU 21 receives an instruction input signal to end the event, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S812.
In step S808, the CPU 21 accesses the user database 31 and refers to the event history information of the second user associated with the first user as a “mate”. CPU21 acquires user ID memorized by fellow user ID from a record of user ID of the 1st user, and acquires event history information of applicable user ID.

  In step S809, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S810 when the second user whose answer history information for the corresponding problem information is “◯” is detected, and proceeds to step S811 otherwise.

  In step S810, the CPU 21 updates the answer history information of the first user. In this case, since the answer information of the first user for the target problem information does not match the correct answer information, the answer history information of the corresponding problem is set to “x”. Further, based on the answer history information of the second user who is a “companion”, the state information of the first user is shifted to the same state as when the correct problem information is obtained. For example, even if the answer information of the first user is incorrect with respect to level 3 question 4 (Lv. 3-4), level 3 question 5 (Lv. 3-5) The event history information of the first user in the user database 31 is updated with the state information (Lv. 3-5) that can be answered.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a determination result display screen.
The determination result display screen 1101 displayed on the communication terminal 10 of the first user based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 is a determination result display unit 1102, an information notification unit 1103, and a continuation for instructing the continuation of the event. An instruction button 1104 and an end button 1105 for instructing the end of the event are provided.
In this case, since the answer information of the first user does not match the correct answer information, the determination result display unit 1102 displays that the determination result is incorrect. Further, the information notification unit 1103 displays that the second user who is a “companion” has made a correct answer to this problem in the past, and thus can proceed to the next problem. The information notification unit 1103 can be configured to display the next problem level and problem number together.

When the first user operates the continue instruction button 1104, an instruction input signal for continuing this event and proceeding to the next problem is transmitted to the game server 20, and when the first user operates the end button 1105, An instruction input signal for ending the event is transmitted to the game server 20.
In step S811, when the CPU 21 receives an instruction input signal to continue the event and proceed to the next problem, the process proceeds to step S801. If the CPU 21 receives an instruction input signal to end the event, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S812.

In step S812, the CPU 21 executes an event termination process. CPU21 is the parameter of the item which the 1st user and the 1st user hold, the 2nd user related to the 1st user, the parameter of the item which the 2nd user holds, and various things which changed with execution of other events Update parameters and end the event.
In 1st Embodiment mentioned above, when a 1st user is inaccurate with respect to problem information, it is comprised so that the 2nd user's event log information related as a "companion" of a 1st user may be referred. However, it is also possible to select a predetermined number of users at random.

  In the game control device and the game control method according to the first embodiment configured as described above, even when the user cannot advance the event advantageously, the event is advantageously advanced through communication with other users. be able to. For this reason, the user can maintain interest in the event and can activate communication with other users.

(6) Second Embodiment (6-1) Functional Block of Game Server FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram of a game control device according to the second embodiment. Here, the case where each functional block is comprised in the game server 20 is illustrated.
As shown in FIG. 12, the game server 20 includes an event execution unit 201, an answer determination unit 202, a history reference unit 203, a state management unit 204, an association unit 205, and a notification unit 206.

In the second embodiment, the event execution means, the answer determination means 202, the history reference means 203, and the state management means 204 function substantially the same as in the first embodiment, so the functions of the game control device of the first embodiment The same reference numerals as those in FIG. 7 which is a block diagram are attached, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.
The association means 205 has a function of relating users and their closeness. As described above, when the user IDs for identifying the users are associated with each other as “mates”, the user corresponding to the target user ID is set as the first user, and the first user is set to “mate”. ”Will be referred to as a second user.

  The function of the association means 205 can be realized as follows. CPU21 associates each user's user ID as a "companion" based on the fellow application between users, and its consent, and memorize | stores the associate fellow user ID in the record of each user of a user database (FIG. 6 fellow user IDs). Moreover, CPU21 determines the closeness between users according to the frequency | count and frequency of greetings and presents between users in a game, and other communications, and memorize | stores with the user ID of each user of a user database. The closeness of the first user and the second user as “companies” can be expressed by, for example, a numerical value with a predetermined number as a limit, and “acquaintance”, “friend”, “best friend”, “ It can also be expressed in several stages such as “Aibo” and “Allied”.

  The notification means 206 is a function for notifying the first user's communication terminal of the information on the second user having the highest familiarity with the first user among the second users who have transmitted answer information that is correct with respect to the problem information. Is provided. The function of the notification unit 206 can be realized as follows. The CPU 21 accesses the user database 31 and refers to the event history information of the second user associated with the first user as a “mate”. CPU21 acquires user ID memorized by fellow user ID from a record of user ID of the 1st user, and acquires event history information of applicable user ID. CPU21 extracts all the 2nd users whose answer history information with respect to applicable problem information is "(circle)", and determines the user ID of the 2nd user with the highest familiarity with a 1st user among these. CPU21 produces | generates the HTML data for displaying the information of a 2nd user based on the user ID of the determined 2nd user, and transmits to the communication terminal 10 of a 1st user. For example, the information notification unit 1103 of the determination result display screen 1101 as shown in FIG. 11 displays that the user can proceed based on the answer history information of the second user, and is familiar with the second user. Can be configured so as to display a message indicating that the intimacy with the second user is further increased. The screen configuration of the determination result display screen 1101 is not limited to such a configuration, and various display methods are considered. Moreover, CPU21 can be comprised so that the value of the closeness memorize | stored in the user ID of the 1st user of the user database 31 and the 2nd user's associate may be updated.

In the game control device and the game control method according to the second embodiment configured as described above, the user can further activate communication in accordance with the intimacy with other users. In addition, the degree of relationship between users with high intimacy can be further strengthened.
When the response history information of the event history information includes the date and time when the response information from the user's communication terminal 10 is received or the date and time when the CPU 21 determines whether or not the response information is correct. Is the second user related as the “friend” of the first user, and the second user having the earliest answer history information among the second users who correctly answered the corresponding problem information is the first. Notification means for notifying the user's communication terminal 10 may be provided. In this case, the 1st user can know the 2nd user who led to the predetermined state equivalent to a correct answer, and can strengthen cooperation between users. In order to realize such a notification means, the CPU 21 specifies a user to be notified based on the date and time when the answer information is received among the second users who have acquired the answer information.

(7) Third Embodiment (7-1) Functional Block of Game Server FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of a game control device of the third embodiment. Here, the case where each functional block is comprised in the game server 20 is illustrated.
As shown in FIG. 13, the game server 20 includes an event execution unit 201, an answer determination unit 202, a history reference unit 203, a state management unit 204, and a privilege grant unit 207.
In the third embodiment, the event execution means, the answer determination means 202, the history reference means 203, and the state management means 204 function substantially the same as in the first embodiment, so the functions of the game control device of the first embodiment The same reference numerals as those in FIG.

The privilege granting means 207 has a function of giving a predetermined privilege to the second user who has transmitted answer information that is correct with respect to the problem information.
The function of the privilege provision means 207 is realizable as follows. The CPU 21 determines that the answer information of the first user with respect to the problem information does not match the correct answer information, and among the second users related to the first user as “mates”, the corresponding problem information When the second user whose answer history information is “◯” is detected, the state information of the first user is shifted to a state of proceeding to the next problem information, and a specific parameter of the second user is increased, Each user data in the user database 31 is updated by giving a privilege such as adding a predetermined item to the data.

(7-2) Game Control Method FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the game control method of the third embodiment.
As described above, it is assumed that each function block of the game control device of the present embodiment is included in the game server 20 and the CPU 21 of the game server 20 realizes the function of each function block.

When receiving an instruction input for participating in the event from the communication terminal 10 of the first user, in step S1401, the CPU 21 accesses the user database 31 and acquires state information among the event history information of the first user.
In step S1402, the CPU 21 accesses the game database 32 based on the state information of the first user, acquires the corresponding level of problem information, generates HTML data for displaying the corresponding problem information, and It transmits to the communication terminal 10 of 1 user.

The screen configuration displayed on the first user communication terminal 10 based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 is the same as the problem display screen 901 shown in FIG.
In step S1403, the CPU 21 waits for reception of answer information from the communication terminal 10 of the first user. When the answer information is received, the process proceeds to step S1404. If the reply information from the communication terminal 10 of the first user is not received for a predetermined time, it is possible to configure this process to end.

In step S <b> 1404, the CPU 21 acquires correct information of the corresponding problem information, and determines whether or not the answer information transmitted from the first user communication terminal 10 matches the correct information.
In step S1405, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1406 when determining that the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the first user matches the correct answer information, and proceeds to step S1408 otherwise.

  In step S1406, the CPU 21 updates the event history information of the first user. In this case, since the first user has transmitted answer information that matches the correct answer information to the target problem information, the answer history information of the corresponding problem is set to “O”, and the status information is set to the next problem. It changes to the state that can answer. For example, if the answer information for Level 3 question 4 (Lv.3-4) matches the correct answer information, you can answer the next question Level 3 question 5 (Lv.3-5) The event history information of the first user in the user database 31 is updated as information (Lv. 3-5).

At this time, CPU21 produces | generates the HTML data for displaying the determination result with respect to a 1st user's reply information, and the information regarding the level of the next problem, and transmits to the communication terminal 10 of a 1st user. The screen configuration displayed on the first user communication terminal 10 based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 is the same as the determination result display screen 1001 shown in FIG.
In step S1407, when the CPU 21 receives an instruction input signal for continuing the event and proceeding to the next problem, the process proceeds to step S1401. If the CPU 21 receives an instruction input signal to end the event, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1413.

In step S1408, the CPU 21 accesses the user database 31 and refers to the event history information of the second user associated with the first user as a “mate”. CPU21 acquires user ID memorized by fellow user ID from a record of user ID of the 1st user, and acquires event history information of applicable user ID.
In step S1409, when the CPU 21 detects the second user whose answer history information for the corresponding problem information is “◯”, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1410. Otherwise, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1412.

  In step S1410, the CPU 21 updates the answer history information of the first user. In this case, since the answer information of the first user for the target problem information does not match the correct answer information, the answer history information of the corresponding problem is set to “x”. Further, based on the answer history information of the second user who is a “companion”, the state information of the first user is shifted to the same state as when the correct problem information is obtained. For example, even if the answer information of the first user is incorrect with respect to level 3 question 4 (Lv. 3-4), level 3 question 5 (Lv. 3-5) The event history information of the first user in the user database 31 is updated with the state information (Lv. 3-5) that can be answered.

  In step S1411, the CPU 21 sets a specific parameter for the second user whose answer history information for the corresponding problem information is “◯” among the second users related to the first user as “mates”. And a privilege such as adding a predetermined item to the data of possessed items is given. As a privilege to be given to the second user, for example, a parameter value change such as increasing a skill level value, increasing an upper limit value of physical fitness points, increasing a friendship point value, increasing a possessed coin value, etc. A configuration such as adding a specific item ID to the possessed item data of the second user is possible.

  When the response history information of the event history information includes the date and time when the response information from the user's communication terminal 10 is received or the date and time when the CPU 21 determines whether or not the response information is correct, A privilege is given to the second user who is related as the “friend” of the first user and has the earliest answer history information among the second users who correctly answer the corresponding problem information. Can be configured to

  Similarly to the second embodiment, when the users and their closeness are related to each other, the second user who gives the privilege can be determined based on the closeness to the first user. For example, for the second user who is related as the “friend” of the first user and who is correct in the corresponding problem information, the second user who is most familiar with the first user It can be configured to grant a privilege. When there are a plurality of second users having the same intimacy, the second user selected in the order of the predetermined user parameters, the user name in the order of the syllabary of the user name, the second user having the latest message reception time, etc. It can comprise so that a privilege may be provided with respect to. Furthermore, it is a 2nd user related as a "friend" of a 1st user, Comprising: A privilege is provided to the 2nd user selected at random among the 2nd users who answered the applicable problem information correctly. It can also be configured.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a determination result display screen.
A determination result display screen 1501 displayed on the communication terminal 10 of the first user based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 includes a determination result display unit 1502, a first information notification unit 1503, and a second information notification unit 1504. , A continuation instruction button 1505 for instructing the continuation of the event and an end button 1506 for instructing the end of the event are provided.

Since the answer information of the first user does not match the correct answer information, the determination result display unit 1502 displays information indicating that the determination result is incorrect. Further, the first information notification unit 1103 displays information indicating that the second user who is a “mate” has made a correct answer to this problem in the past, and can proceed to the next problem. The first information notification unit 1503 can also display information such as the next problem level and problem number. The second information notification unit 1504 displays information related to the privilege granted to the second user. The information displayed on the second information notification unit 1504 is information on the privilege given to the second user described above,
Increase value of skill level, increase value of upper limit of physical fitness point, increase value of friendship point, change value of parameter value such as increase value of possessed coin, item name added to possession item data of second user, etc. . The determination result display screen 1501 may be configured not to include the second information notification unit 1504.

When the first user operates the continue instruction button 1104, an instruction input signal for continuing this event and proceeding to the next problem is transmitted to the game server 20, and when the first user operates the end button 1105, An instruction input signal for ending the event is transmitted to the game server 20.
Moreover, CPU21 produces | generates HTML for displaying the information of the 1st user and the information to which the privilege was provided to the 2nd user, and transmits to the communication terminal 10 of the 2nd user to whom the privilege was provided. .

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a notification display screen.
A notification display screen 1601 displayed on the communication terminal 10 of the second user based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 includes a first information notification unit 1602 and a second information notification unit 1603.
The first information notification unit 1602 displays information indicating that the second user's answer history information has been used for the first user's event execution. For example, the user name of the first user and information such as the problem level and the problem number of the corresponding problem information are displayed on the first information notification unit 1602.

In the second information notification unit 1603, information related to the privilege granted to the second user is displayed. For example, increased value of skill level, increased value of upper limit of physical fitness point, increased value of friendship point, changed value of parameter value such as increased value of possessed coin, item name added to possessed item data of second user, etc. Is displayed on the second information notification unit 1603.
The configuration of the notification display screen 1601 is not limited to that illustrated.

  In the game control device and the game control method according to the third embodiment configured as described above, a predetermined privilege may be given in accordance with the event execution of another related user, and the motivation to advance the event At the same time, communication with other users can be activated. In other words, the second user can be expected to actively transmit answer information that is correct for the purpose of obtaining a privilege, and thus can be further expected to activate communication between users.

(8) Fourth Embodiment (8-1) Functional Block of Game Server FIG. 17 is a functional block diagram of a game control device according to the fourth embodiment. Here, the case where each functional block is comprised in the game server 20 is illustrated.
As shown in FIG. 17, the game server 20 includes an event execution unit 201, an answer determination unit 202, a history reference unit 203, a state management unit 204, and a rescue request notification unit 208.
In the third embodiment, the event execution means, the answer determination means 202, the history reference means 203, and the state management means 204 function substantially the same as in the first embodiment, so the functions of the game control device of the first embodiment The same reference numerals as those in FIG.

The relief request notifying means 208 accepts a relief request request for requesting another user for an answer to the problem information from the communication terminal 10 of the first user, and the communication of the second user related to the first user. A function of notifying the terminal 10 is provided.
The function of the relief request request unit 208 can be realized as follows. When the CPU 21 displays the event problem information for the first user, the CPU 21 generates HTML data that displays an input instruction unit that receives an instruction input as to whether or not to request a rescue request from another user. To the first user's communication terminal 10.

  When the CPU 21 receives an instruction input signal for requesting a rescue request from the communication terminal 10 of the first user, the CPU 21 selects a second user to notify the rescue request, and indicates that there is a rescue request from the first user. Is generated and transmitted to the communication terminal 10 of the second user.

(8-2) Game Control Method FIGS. 18A and 18B are flowcharts of the game control method of the fourth embodiment.
As described above, it is assumed that each function block of the game control device of the present embodiment is included in the game server 20 and the CPU 21 of the game server 20 realizes the function of each function block.

When receiving an instruction input for participating in the event from the communication terminal 10 of the first user, in step S1801, the CPU 21 accesses the user database 31 and acquires state information among the event history information of the first user.
In step S1802, the CPU 21 accesses the game database 32 based on the state information of the first user to acquire the corresponding level of problem information, and generates HTML data for displaying the corresponding problem information. It transmits to the communication terminal 10 of 1 user. At this time, the HTML data transmitted by the CPU 21 can be configured to display a request request receiving unit for receiving an instruction input as to whether or not to request a rescue request from another user.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a problem display screen including a request request receiving unit.
A problem display screen 1901 displayed on the communication terminal 10 of the first user based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 includes a problem display unit 1902 for displaying quiz problem information, and a response input unit 1903 for receiving a response input. And an information notification unit 1904, a relief request button 1905, and a relief request rejection button 1906.

  In the problem display portion 1902 of the problem display screen 1901, problem information corresponding to the status information of the first user is displayed based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21. About problem information, it is the same as that of embodiment mentioned above.

  The answer input unit 1903 of the problem display screen 1901 displays a plurality of options as answer information for the problem information based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21, and the first user inputs the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10. It can be configured so that any one of the options can be selected and operated. For example, a plurality of options can be displayed on the answer input unit 1903, a movable cursor can be displayed on each option, and one of the options can be selected according to the operation of the instruction input unit 15. The configuration for selecting an option may be a configuration in which a check box or button corresponding to each option is displayed so that the option can be selected in accordance with the operation of the instruction input unit 15. It is not a thing.

  Further, the answer input unit 1903 of the problem display screen 1901 can be configured by a text box that allows text information to be input. In this case, the first user can be configured to be able to input via the text input tool via the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10.

When the first user operates the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10 and inputs the answer information to the answer input unit 1903, the answer information for the problem information is sent to the game server 20 via the wireless communication interface unit 17. Sent.
The information notification unit 1904 of the problem display screen 1901 is an information display unit for displaying information to be notified to the first user. In the illustrated example, whether or not to request a rescue request from other fellow users. The display prompts for selection.

When the first user operates the rescue request button 1905, an instruction input signal for requesting the rescue request from the second user is transmitted to the game server 20, and when the first user operates the rescue rejection button 1906, the second An instruction input signal indicating that the user does not request a rescue request is transmitted to the game server 20.
When the CPU 21 receives an instruction input signal for requesting a rescue request transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the first user, the CPU 21 displays one or a plurality of second users related to the first user, and which user HTML data for causing the first user to select whether to send the request information for the rescue request is transmitted to the communication terminal 10 of the first user.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a rescuer selection screen.
The rescuer selection screen 2001 displayed on the communication terminal 10 of the first user based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 includes a rescuer input unit 2002 for instructing the second user who requests the rescue request. Yes.

  On the display of the displayed second user, the rescuer input unit 2002 of the rescuer selection screen 2001 displays the name, nickname, or user ID of the second user associated with the first user as a friend. The rescuer can be determined by stopping the cursor and operating the determination button. The 2nd user who displays as a candidate of a rescuer can also display all the 2nd users who are related as a friend of the 1st user, and the order in which the time of receiving a message is newest, etc. It is also possible to display only a predetermined number of users from the top based on the above. It is also possible to include users who are not related to the first user in the second user.

  In step S1803, CPU21 discriminate | determines whether the instruction | indication input signal to the effect of requesting a relief request from the communication terminal 10 of the 1st user was received. If the CPU 21 determines that it has received an instruction input signal requesting a rescue request from the communication terminal 10 of the first user, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1810. If the CPU 21 determines that it has received an instruction input signal indicating that no rescue request is requested from the communication terminal 10 of the first user, the process proceeds to step S1804.

  In step S1804, the CPU 21 waits for reception of answer information from the communication terminal 10 of the first user. When the answer information is received, the process proceeds to step S1805. If the reply information from the communication terminal 10 of the first user is not received for a predetermined time, it is possible to configure this process to end.

In step S <b> 1805, the CPU 21 acquires correct information on the corresponding problem information, and determines whether or not the answer information transmitted from the first user's communication terminal 10 matches the correct information.
In step S1806, if the CPU 21 determines that the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the first user matches the correct answer information, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1807, and otherwise proceeds to step S1809.

  In step S1807, the CPU 21 updates the event history information of the first user. In this case, since the first user has transmitted answer information that matches the correct answer information to the target problem information, the answer history information of the corresponding problem is set to “O”, and the status information is set to the next problem. It changes to the state that can answer. For example, if the answer information for Level 3 question 4 (Lv.3-4) matches the correct answer information, you can answer the next question Level 3 question 5 (Lv.3-5) The event history information of the first user in the user database 31 is updated as information (Lv. 3-5).

  At this time, CPU21 produces | generates the HTML data for displaying the determination result with respect to a 1st user's reply information, and the information regarding the level of the next problem, and transmits to the communication terminal 10 of a 1st user. The screen configuration displayed on the first user communication terminal 10 based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 is the same as the determination result display screen 1001 shown in FIG. Here, the determination result display screen 1001 as shown in FIG. 10 is further provided with a relief request button and a relief refusal button so as to prompt the first user to input an instruction as to whether or not to request a relief request. You can also. When the CPU 21 receives an input instruction signal for requesting a rescue request from the first user, the CPU 21 displays HTML data for displaying the rescuer selection screen 2001 as shown in FIG. 20 on the communication terminal 10 of the first user. It can be configured to receive and receive an instruction input for selecting a rescuer.

  In step S1809, the CPU 21 determines whether or not an instruction input signal for requesting a rescue request is received from the communication terminal 10 of the first user. If the CPU 21 determines that it has received an instruction input signal requesting a rescue request from the communication terminal 10 of the first user, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1810. If the CPU 21 determines that it has received an instruction input signal indicating that no rescue request is requested from the communication terminal 10 of the first user, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1801.

  In step S1810, CPU21 produces | generates the HTML data for notifying the information to the effect of the relief request from the 1st user, and transmits to the communication terminal 10 of a 2nd user. CPU21 is the 2nd user's communication terminal 10 which the 1st user selected via all the 2nd users linked | related with the 1st user, the 2nd user selected from them, or the rescuer selection screen 2001 On the other hand, HTML data for notifying information indicating that there has been a rescue request from the first user is generated.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a rescue request notification screen.
A rescue request notification screen 2101 displayed on the communication terminal 10 of the second user based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 includes an information notification unit 2102, a problem information display unit 2103, and a response input unit 2104 that receives a response input. , An answer button 2105 for accepting an instruction input for sending an answer, and an answer reject button 2106 for accepting an instruction input for not sending an answer.

The information notification unit 2102 of the rescue request notification screen 2101 displays information such as the name, nickname, and user ID of the first user who is requesting the rescue request, and that there is a rescue request from the first user. Information is displayed.
Based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21, corresponding problem information is displayed in the problem display portion 2103 of the rescue request notification screen 2101. About problem information, it is the same as that of embodiment mentioned above.

  The answer input unit 2104 of the rescue request notification screen 2101 displays a plurality of options as answer information for the problem information based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21, and the second user inputs the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10. It is possible to configure so that any of the options can be selected and input by operating. The answer input unit 2104 can be configured to input an answer by selecting an option, or can be configured to be able to input text directly into a displayed text box.

  When the second user operates the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10 to input response information to the response input unit 2103 and operates the response button 2105, the response information for the problem information is transmitted to the wireless communication interface unit 17. To the game server 20. When the second user operates the answer rejection button 2106, an instruction input signal for rejecting the answer to the problem information is transmitted to the game server 20 via the wireless communication interface unit 17.

  In step S1811, the CPU 21 waits for reception of response information from the communication terminal 10 of the second user. When the response information is received, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1812. If the reply information from the communication terminal 10 of the second user is not received for a predetermined time, it is possible to configure this process to end. Further, the CPU 21 can be configured to end this process when receiving an instruction input signal for rejecting an answer to the problem information from the communication terminal 10 of the second user.

In step S1812, the CPU 21 obtains correct answer information of the corresponding problem information, and determines whether or not the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the second user matches the correct answer information.
In step S1813, if the CPU 21 determines that the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the second user matches the correct answer information, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1814, and otherwise proceeds to step S1817.

  In step S1814, the CPU 21 updates the answer history information of the first user. In this case, since the answer information of the first user for the target problem information does not match the correct answer information, the answer history information of the corresponding problem is set to “x”. Further, based on the fact that the answer information of the second user matches the correct answer information, the state information of the first user is changed to the same state as when the correct answer information is obtained. For example, even if the answer information of the first user is incorrect with respect to level 3 question 4 (Lv. 3-4), level 3 question 5 (Lv. 3-5) The event history information of the first user in the user database 31 is updated with the state information (Lv. 3-5) that can be answered. Further, the CPU 21 can update the event history information of the second user with information indicating that the answer of the second user to the corresponding problem information is correct.

  CPU21 produces | generates the HTML data for notifying the information that the 2nd user responded with respect to the problem information applicable according to a 1st user's relief request, and it transmits to the communication terminal 10 of a 1st user. Can be configured.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a rescue result display screen.
The relief result display screen 2201 displayed on the first user's communication terminal 10 based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 is a relief result display unit 2202, an information notification unit 2203, and a continuation for instructing the continuation of the event. An instruction button 2204 and an end button 2205 for instructing the end of the event are provided.

  In this case, since the answer information of the second user matches the correct answer information, the rescue result display unit 2202 has information that the second user has been rescued and that the determination result is correct. Information is displayed. The information notification unit 2203 displays information indicating that it is possible to proceed to the next problem.

  CPU21 can also provide a predetermined privilege with respect to the 2nd user who answered and answered correctly according to the request | requirement of a relief request. For example, the CPU 21 changes a parameter value such as an increase in the skill level of the second user, an increase in the upper limit value of the physical fitness point, an increase in friendship points, an increase in possession coins, a predetermined item ID in the possessed item data of the second user And the user database 31 can be updated.

When the first user operates the continue instruction button 2204, an instruction input signal is sent to the game server 20 to continue this event and proceed to the next problem, and when the first user operates the end button 2205, An instruction input signal for ending the event is transmitted to the game server 20.
In step S1815, if the CPU 21 receives an instruction input signal to continue the event and proceed to the next problem, the process proceeds to step S1801. If the CPU 21 receives an instruction input signal to end the event, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1816.

In step S1816, the CPU 21 executes an end process for this event. CPU21 is the parameter of the item which the 1st user and the 1st user hold, the 2nd user related to the 1st user, the parameter of the item which the 2nd user holds, and various things which changed with execution of other events Update parameters etc. Further, the CPU 21 notifies the state information (event level, problem number, etc.) of the first user in this event, the information of the second user who requested the rescue request, the information of the second user who responded in response to the rescue request, etc. HTML data to be generated can be generated and transmitted to the communication terminal 10 of the second user associated with the first user. In this case, these information can also be transmitted to all the second user communication terminals 10 related to the first user as a friend, and a part of the second users related to the first user It is also possible to send only.
In addition, CPU21 produces | generates and transmits the HTML data for displaying the log | history of the reply information which the 1st user and the 2nd user input regarding problem information on the communication terminal 10 of the user related to the 1st user. To do is an example of realizing the history display means.

  In step S <b> 1817, the CPU 21 generates HTML data for displaying problem information again for the first user and transmits the HTML data to the communication terminal 10 of the first user. The problem information to be re-issued is the same problem information, the problem information whose difficulty level is lowered by changing the question format, the problem information whose difficulty level is lowered by reducing the number of options, and the different problem information whose difficulty level is low be able to.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a problem information display screen when a question is given again.
The problem display screen 2301 displayed on the communication terminal 10 of the first user based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21 displays information notification unit 2302 for displaying the rescue result by the second user, and quiz problem information. A problem display unit 2303 for answering and an answer input unit 2304 for receiving an answer input.

The information notification unit 2302 of the problem display screen 2301 includes information such as the name, nickname, or user ID of the second user who answered the problem information in response to the request for the first user's rescue request, Information indicating the determination result of determining the answer information is displayed.
In the problem display section 2303 of the problem display screen 2301, problem information corresponding to the state information of the first user is displayed based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21. The problem information may be the same problem information as the problem information that the first user has made an incorrect answer last time, and the question format may be changed so that the difficulty level is lowered. For example, a hint for the problem information can be displayed in the problem display unit 2303 so that it can be easily answered. It is also possible to configure so that different problem information having a lower difficulty level than the previous problem information is displayed.

  The answer input unit 2304 of the problem display screen 2301 displays a plurality of options as answer information for the problem information based on the HTML data transmitted from the CPU 21, and the first user inputs the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10. It can be configured so that any one of the options can be selected and operated. For example, a plurality of options can be displayed on the answer input unit 2304, a movable cursor can be displayed on each option, and one of the options can be selected according to the operation of the instruction input unit 15. The configuration for selecting an option may be a configuration in which a check box or button corresponding to each option is displayed so that the option can be selected in accordance with the operation of the instruction input unit 15. It is not a thing.

  Further, the answer input unit 2304 of the problem display screen 2301 can be configured by a text box that allows text information to be input. In this case, the first user can be configured to be able to input via the text input tool via the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10.

As a method of changing the difficulty level of the problem information, it is possible to reduce the number of options that are not correct among the options displayed on the answer input unit 2304.
When the first user operates the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10 and inputs answer information to the answer input unit 2304, the answer information for the problem information is sent to the game server 20 via the wireless communication interface unit 17. Sent.
The problem display screen 2301 may further include a rescue request button for receiving an instruction input signal related to selection of whether or not to request a rescue request from another fellow user.

In step S1818, the CPU 21 waits for reception of answer information from the communication terminal 10 of the first user. If the answer information is received, the process proceeds to step S1819. If the reply information from the communication terminal 10 of the first user is not received for a predetermined time, it is possible to configure this process to end.
In step S1819, the CPU 21 acquires correct information of the corresponding problem information, and determines whether or not the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the first user matches the correct information.

  In step S1820, the CPU 21 proceeds to step S1807 when determining that the answer information transmitted from the communication terminal 10 of the first user matches the correct answer information, and proceeds to step S1809 otherwise.

  In 4th Embodiment mentioned above, when a 1st user does not have the knowledge regarding problem information, it can request a rescue request from another fellow user, and can have a 2nd user answer instead. Therefore, even when the user cannot advance the event on his own, the event can be advantageously advanced through communication with other users, and the user can maintain interest in the event, and other users It will be possible to revitalize communication with.

(9) Other Embodiments In the above-described embodiments, a game system applied to a quiz event has been described. However, a game for selecting a moving direction for each branch point of a maze, and a progress method for each predetermined check point are selected. It can be applied to games and the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game server 20 on the network is configured to realize the functions of the event execution unit 201, the answer determination unit 202, the history reference unit 203, and the state management unit 204. However, the configuration is limited to this configuration. It is not a thing. Some or all of these means may be configured in the database server 30. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which implement | achieves all these means by the communication terminal 10, and it is good also as a structure which implement | achieves at least one part by the communication terminal 10. FIG.

FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration example of each function in each of the communication terminal 10, the game server 20, and the database server 30.
Since the communication terminal 10 and the game server 20 can have substantially the same hardware configuration, each function can be realized by the communication terminal 10 as described in the above embodiment. For example, as shown in FIGS. 24A, 24B, and 24C, the functions of the communication terminal 10, the game server 20, and the database server 30 are assigned to each function of the functional block diagram shown in FIG. be able to.

10 communication terminal 20 game server 21 CPU
30 database server 31 user database 201 event execution unit 202 answer determination unit 203 history reference unit 204 state management unit 205 association unit 206 notification unit 207 privilege grant unit 208 rescue request notification unit

Claims (7)

The correct answer information indicating the correct answer to the problem information, the answer history information that is a history of answer information sent by the user who answered before the first user responds to the problem information, and the stage of the event that the user has advanced A game control device capable of accessing a database including state information,
And event execution means to display the problem information to the communication terminal of the first user, and acquires the response information from the communication terminal of the first user with respect to the problem information,
An answer determination means for collating the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user with the correct information and determining whether the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is correct;
The second user related to the first user among the answer information included in the answer history information when the answer determination means determines that the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is not correct A history reference means for referring to the answer information of
When the answer determination unit determines that the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is correct, or when the history reference unit transmits the answer information that is correct with respect to the problem information State management means for transitioning the state information of the first user to a predetermined state when detected;
A game control device comprising: The answer history information includes time information associated with the answer information,
On the basis of the time information, among the answer information is correct with respect to the issue information, the second user information corresponding to the earliest time reply information corresponding to the information, to the communication terminal of the first user The game control apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising notification means for notifying. Based on the closeness between users, a relationship with means for recording information relating said second user and the first user in the database,
Based on the information relating the first user and the second user, the second user who has sent the answer information that is correct to the question information has the highest familiarity with the first user. Notification means for notifying information of two users to the communication terminal of the first user;
The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising: The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising privilege grant means for recording a predetermined privilege in association with a second user who has transmitted answer information that is correct to the problem information in the database. Control device. The correct answer information indicating the correct answer to the problem information, the answer history information that is a history of answer information sent by the user who answered before the first user responds to the problem information, and the stage of the event that the user has advanced A game control device capable of accessing a database including state information;
A step to display the problem information to the communication terminal of the first user, and acquires the response information from the communication terminal of the first user with respect to the problem information,
Checking the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user and the correct answer information, and determining whether the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is correct;
When it is determined that the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is not correct, the answer information of the second user related to the first user is included in the answer information included in the answer history information. A step to refer to,
If the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is determined to be a correct answer, or if the second user who has transmitted the response information is correct is detected with respect to the issue information, the first Transitioning user state information to a predetermined state;
The game control method which performs each step of . The correct answer information indicating the correct answer to the problem information, the answer history information that is a history of answer information sent by the user who answered before the first user responds to the problem information, and the stage of the event that the user has advanced A computer with access to a database containing state information ,
To display the problem information to the communication terminal of the first user, a function of acquiring an answer information from the communication terminal of the first user with respect to the problem information,
A function of collating the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user with the correct answer information, and determining whether the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is correct;
If the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is determined not to be correct, of the answer information included in the reply history information, the reply information of the second user associated with the first user Functions to refer to,
If the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is determined to be a correct answer, or if the second user who has transmitted the response information is correct is detected with respect to the issue information, the first A function for transitioning user state information to a predetermined state;
A program to realize The correct answer information indicating the correct answer to the problem information, the answer history information that is a history of answer information sent by the user who answered before the first user responds to the problem information, and the stage of the event that the user has advanced a database containing the status information, a game system comprising a communication terminal and a server to be accessed from said communication terminal,
And event execution means to display the problem information to the communication terminal of the first user, and acquires the response information from the communication terminal of the first user with respect to the problem information,
An answer determination means for collating the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user with the correct information and determining whether the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is correct;
The second user related to the first user among the answer information included in the answer history information when the answer determination means determines that the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is not correct A history reference means for referring to the answer information of
When the answer determination unit determines that the answer information acquired from the communication terminal of the first user is correct, or when the history reference unit transmits the answer information that is correct with respect to the problem information State management means for transitioning the state information of the first user to a predetermined state when detected;
A game system in which the server includes the means described above .

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